Loss of Chat Overlay on VODs (Android/Smart TV)
The Issue: Recent updates to the Twitch TV app (Fire TV, Android/Google TV, Consoles) have removed Chat Replay from VODs.
Why this matters: > 1. Loss of Context: A Twitch VOD is a communal archive. Without the chat, 50% of the context of the stream is gone.
2. Lean-Back Experience: I watch on my TV specifically so I don't have to hold a device. Forcing me to use my phone to see the "vibes" of a past stream is inconvenient and counter-intuitive.
3. The Solution: Bring back the optional chat overlay. If "UI clutter" is the concern, make it a toggle, but don't remove the feature entirely. We want the full experience on the big screen, not a stripped-down version that requires a second device.
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